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Hours, Location, Admission

Hours

Monday-Saturday (except UA Holidays)
10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Note the museum is closed on all Sundays and all University Holidays.

Please note: The Museum will be closed on July 4th and will reopen on July 5th.

Location

The museum is located in Smith Hall on the University of Alabama campus. The street address is 427 Sixth Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.

Check out our Directions page for step-by-step directions and parking and public transit info.

Admission

  • Adults – $5
  • K-12 Students – $3
  • Children 5 and under – Free
  • Blue Star Families – Free
  • Museums for All / SNAP Benefits Recipients – Free
  • UA Faculty, Staff & Students – Free
  • UA Museum Members – Free
  • Bryant Museum Circle of Champions – Free

3 Day – Tuscaloosa Multi-Attractions Pass

SPEND LESS AND DO MORE with a Tuscaloosa Multi-Attractions All-in-One ticket that includes admission to the Alabama Museum of Natural History. It’s your pass for admission to some of the best attractions and tours in Alabama, all for one low price. Best of all, you are not locked into any specific attraction in advance. An All-in-One ticket allows you an admission to all of the attractions listed on that ticket.

  • Mobile exclusive
  • Instantly delivered via text and email
  • No apps to download
  • One admission per location for entire duration of pass
  • If you’re visiting an attraction in a group larger than 6, please call the business ahead of time so they can accommodate. Limited capacity is available

Sensory Room

The Alabama Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be able to provide a safe space, known as The Sensory Sea, for children (and adults) to enjoy! With The Sensory Sea, the museum ensures that it is an accessible and inclusive place for everyone. Located on the mezzanine level of the museum, The Sensory Sea, provides visitors with a low-light, quiet, sensory-friendly space where they can decompress. This space includes fidget toys, wobble seats, educational books, noise blocking headphones, bubble light tubes, and various sensory objects/toys to help alleviate stress.

Group Tours (Registration Required)

Please call Research Outreach Coordinator, Madeline Burkhardt, at (205) 348-9482 to schedule a group tour or lab experience. Group tour prices include admission to the museum.

  • Guided Tour (10 or more): $5 per Adult, $3 per K-12 Student
  • Discovery Tour: $3 per K-12 Student
  • Discovery Lab Experience: $5 per K-12 Student

K–12 Educational Materials

Teachers, visit the Teacher’s Corner to help with your visit.